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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Tardive Dyskinesia
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the condition?
Primary treatment consists of slowly lowering the dose or withdrawing the drug
causing this condition. Treatment with
What are the side effects of the treatments?
If a person is psychotic and the drug to control psychosis is reduced or stopped, the psychosis often gets worse. The risks of psychosis may be more dangerous than the risks of the tardive dyskinesia.
How is the condition monitored?
To monitor the condition, it is important that people on neuroleptic drugs are seen regularly by a healthcare provider. Affected people can also monitor for symptoms at home.